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Middle Ground Book Club
2026-01-15 16:00:00 2026-01-15 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Middle Ground Book Club Read Isle of Ever by Jen Calonita. Redmond Library - Meeting Room

Thursday, January 15
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-15 16:00:00 2026-01-15 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Middle Ground Book Club Read Isle of Ever by Jen Calonita. Redmond Library - Meeting Room

Redmond Library

Meeting Room

Read Isle of Ever by Jen Calonita.

Books, snacks, new friends!

Synopsis: Everly "Benny" Benedict and her mom have always managed to get by, though they're broke most of the time. But Benny's just learned she's the sole heir to the vast fortune of Evelyn Terry, a mysterious ancestor from the 1800s! There's a catch. First Benny needs to play and win the game of her life!

This book club focuses on titles for 5th-8th grade students.

Questions: Contact Josie josieh@deschuteslibrary.org

AGE GROUP: | Middle School Age |

EVENT TYPE: | Middle School Aged Program |

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Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
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Redmond Library - Community 1
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Wed, Jan 14, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
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Sunriver Library - Community Room
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Celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community with an interactive story time and crafts.
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Thu, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Redmond Library - Community 2
Sensory development and Early Literacy skills building and play!
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Thu, Jan 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Thu, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Read Isle of Ever by Jen Calonita.
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Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Sisters Library - Community Room
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Wed, Jan 21, 10:30am - 10:55am
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Wed, Jan 21, 11:30am - 11:55am
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Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
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Wed, Jan 21, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Wed, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
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Redmond Library - Study 4
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Wed, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
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Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Wed, Jan 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
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MyChart
Thu, Jan 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Learn about this digital portal that stores your health records.
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Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sisters Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
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Thu, Jan 22, 11:30am - 1:00pm
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La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
The Library Book Club
Fri, Jan 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Thump Downtown Bend - 25 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, OR 97701
Discuss Colored Television by Danzy Senna.
Hygge with the Library
Fri, Jan 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Join us for a quiet, cozy, hygge afternoon in the library!
Page to Screen Family Movie Night
Fri, Jan 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tower Theatre
Dress up and enjoy Barbie (2023)! Free tickets at http://www.towertheatre.org/
Register
Craft Drop-off
Sat, Jan 24, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Drop off craft materials and tools for the afternoon swap.
Family Story Time
Sat, Jan 24, 9:30am - 9:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Toddler Story Time
Sat, Jan 24, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Tea Making with Metolius Artisan Tea - Know Tea
Sat, Jan 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Create your own special tea blend with Metolius Tea.
This event is full
Family Story Time
Sat, Jan 24, 10:30am - 10:55am
Larkspur Community Center - Classroom A
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Craft Swap and Share
Sat, Jan 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Share your unused craft supplies, and find something new.
La Vida es Bella en Español
Sat, Jan 24, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Larkspur Community Center - Classroom A
Reprograma tu mente, transforma tu vida.
Pintando con té en Español - Know Tea
Sat, Jan 24, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
The Open Arts Center - 999 NE 2nd St, Bend, OR 97701
Crea, experimenta y pinta con té en un taller sensorial.
The Boston Tea Party and Creation of American Identity - Know Tea
Sun, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rosie Bareis Community Campus - 1010 NW 14th Street, Bend
Learn more about the event that helped shape American identity.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Mon, Jan 26, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.
Baby Story Time
Mon, Jan 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Jan 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Deschutes Historical Museum
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.
Notary Public in the Library
Mon, Jan 26, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library
Free, limited, drop-in notary services for the public.
Pathways to Affordable Homeownership with RootedHomes
Mon, Jan 26, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Building Roots. Building Community.
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Jan 26, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Deschutes Historical Museum - 129 NW Idaho Ave, Bend, OR 97703
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Family Story Time
Tue, Jan 27, 9:30am - 9:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
RootedHomes Drop-In Consultations in English y Español
Tue, Jan 27, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Curious about buying an affordable home in Central Oregon?
Family Story Time
Tue, Jan 27, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Baby Story Time
Tue, Jan 27, 10:30am - 10:45am
Deschutes Children's Foundation, East Bend Campus - 2125 NE Daggett Ln
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Bilingual Stories & Songs en Español e Inglés
Tue, Jan 27, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Deschutes Children's Foundation, East Bend Campus - 2125 NE Daggett Ln
Cuentos, canciones, rimas, y manualidades para toda la familia. 0-5 años.
Technology Troubleshooting
Tue, Jan 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Tardes en Familia En Español
Tue, Jan 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Latino Community Association - 2680 NE Twin Knolls Dr, Bend, OR 97701
Arte, juegos, y refrescos gratis para todas las edades.
Meet a Mentor!
Tue, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Open House - Meet a SCORE Mentor!
Register
Rescheduled
Teas of the World - Know Tea
Tue, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
New date Wednesday, January 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Arome - 432 SW 6th St, Redmond
Sip and learn about teas from across the globe.
SCORE Small Business Counseling
Tue, Jan 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Receive confidential business planning with a SCORE mentor.
Medicare Made Simple
Tue, Jan 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library
Free community seminar focused solely on Medicare education and understanding.
SafetyNet: Smart Cyber Choices® with KIDS Center
Tue, Jan 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Becky Johnson Community Center - 412 SW 8th St, Redmond, OR, 97756
Develop tools to safely manage online lives for both kids and adults.
Register
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Wed, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:30am
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Family Story Time - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Wed, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Wed, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Jan 28, 10:30am - 10:55am
Deschutes Children's Foundation- East Bend Campus - Community Room
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Family Story Time
Wed, Jan 28, 11:30am - 11:55am
Deschutes Children's Foundation- East Bend Campus - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Jan 28, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Family Story Time - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Wed, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Winter Tea and Book Pairing
Wed, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Suttle Tea in Sisters - 450 E Cascade Ave #2124, Sisters, OR 97759
Taste a variety of winter teas that match up with new books. Registration required.
This event is full
Tardes en Familia En Español
Wed, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Arte, juegos, y refrescos gratis para todas las edades.
Teas of the World - Know Tea
Wed, Jan 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Arome, Redmond - 432 SW 6th St, Redmond
Sip and learn about teas from across the globe.
Registration opens Sunday, January 11 2026 at 5:00pm
Adult D&D Club - Beginners
Wed, Jan 28, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Beginner-level adult D&D club
This event is full
Swift-Tea and Friendship Bracelet Making - Know Tea
Wed, Jan 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Larkspur Community Center - Classroom A
Craft, connect, and spill a little tea through every era.
The Fiction Library Book Club
Wed, Jan 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join via Zoom - https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82487833458 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82487833458
Discuss Daughter of Mine by Megan Miranda.
Death Café
Wed, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rosie Bareis Community Campus - 1010 NW 14th Street Bend OR 97703
Discuss death, free of agenda or ideology, with a friendly group.
MyChart
Thu, Jan 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 1 (Hutchinson)
Learn about this digital portal that stores your health records.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Thu, Jan 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sisters Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Cancelled
Technology Troubleshooting
Thu, Jan 29, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Jan 30, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Fri, Jan 30, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sisters Library - Study Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Family Story Time
Fri, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
La Pine Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Kids' Math Night with Mathnasium
Fri, Jan 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Get excited about math with fun, games, and free assessments.
Family Story Time
Sat, Jan 31, 9:30am - 9:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Beginner Crochet Workshop
Sat, Jan 31, 10:00am - 1:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Learn the basics of crochet.
This event is full
Toddler Story Time
Sat, Jan 31, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Family Story Time
Sat, Jan 31, 10:30am - 10:55am
Larkspur Community Center - Classroom A
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
The Boston Tea Party and Creation of American Identity - Know Tea
Sat, Jan 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Learn more about the event that helped shape American identity.
Baby Story Time
Mon, Feb 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Redmond Library - Community 1
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Preschool Story Time
Mon, Feb 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Deschutes Historical Museum
Stories, songs and rhymes to develop early literacy skills. 3-5 yrs.
Tummy Time en Español
Mon, Feb 02, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Una forma suave de conectar, explorar y aprender juntos.
Dungeons & Kittens
Mon, Feb 02, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Join the meowgic with this tabletop role-playing game!
Clases de Inglés Para Hispanohablantes
Mon, Feb 02, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
La Asociación de la Comunidad Latina, los invita a nuestras próximas clases de inglés.
Kriya Yoga & Soundbath: Theta Brainwaves - Know Waves
Mon, Feb 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Relax deeply in this movement and sound meditation session.
Changing Patterns: Re-Entry Weeklies
Mon, Feb 02, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Deschutes Historical Museum - 129 NW Idaho Ave, Bend, OR 97703
Weekly peer support group for those returning home from prison.
Family Story Time
Tue, Feb 03, 9:30am - 9:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time
Tue, Feb 03, 10:30am - 10:55am
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Baby Story Time
Tue, Feb 03, 10:30am - 10:45am
Deschutes Children's Foundation, East Bend Campus - 2125 NE Daggett Ln
A gentle story time for infant and caregiver. 0-18 mo.
Lupita McClanahan: Walking in Beauty of Difficult Times
Tue, Feb 03, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Learn about Canyon de Chelly and the traditional Diné way of life.
Bilingual Stories & Songs en Español e Inglés
Tue, Feb 03, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Deschutes Children's Foundation, East Bend Campus - 2125 NE Daggett Ln
Cuentos, canciones, rimas, y manualidades para toda la familia. 0-5 años.
La Pine Teen D&D Club
Tue, Feb 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
La Pine Library - Community Room
Join us for this monthly teen-led D&D club in La Pine!
Technology Troubleshooting / Ayuda Tecnológica
Tue, Feb 03, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff. Practique o busque ayuda con sus preguntas sobre tareas tecnológicas básicas. La ayuda está disponible en inglés o español.
Tardes en Familia En Español
Tue, Feb 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Latino Community Association - 2680 NE Twin Knolls Dr, Bend, OR 97701
Arte, juegos, y refrescos gratis para todas las edades.
Conexiones Literarias con Hilda en Español
Tue, Feb 03, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Lea con nosotros y descubra cómo nuestras acciones influyen en nuestro bienestar.
Darkness to Light® Training with KIDS Center
Tue, Feb 03, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Rosie Bareis Community Campus - 1010 NW 14th Street, Bend
Develop the tools for recognizing the signs of sexual abuse.
Register
Rising Wave: Girls and Women Shaping the Future of Sport - Know Waves
Tue, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gym X - 2185 NE 2nd St Suites A & B, Bend, OR 97701
Create your own ripples in the sports world.
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Wed, Feb 04, 10:00am - 11:30am
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
Family Story Time - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Wed, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sunriver Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Family Story Time - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Wed, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Sisters Library - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Toddler Story Time
Wed, Feb 04, 10:30am - 10:55am
Deschutes Children's Foundation- East Bend Campus - Community Room
An active story time with stories, songs & movement rhymes. 18-36 mo.
Family Story Time
Wed, Feb 04, 11:30am - 11:55am
Deschutes Children's Foundation- East Bend Campus - Community Room
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Feb 04, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Study Room 3 (Lobby)
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Pete Kartsounes Performance - Know Waves
Wed, Feb 04, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Sisters Library - Community Room
Enjoy the eclectic style of an award-winning singer-songwriter on guitar.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Feb 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
Wed, Feb 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Redmond Library - Study 4
Drop-in social services assistance that connects you with resources.
Family Story Time - Learn, grow, explore, and play!
Wed, Feb 04, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Interactive story time with books, songs and rhymes. 0-5 yrs.
Tardes en Familia En Español
Wed, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Redmond Library - Community 2
Arte, juegos, y refrescos gratis para todas las edades.
Lawyer in the Library - Online Only
Wed, Feb 04, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Only
Free 30-minute virtual consultations with a local lawyer on Oregon civil law issues.
Register
Rescheduled
Adult D&D Club - Beginners
Wed, Feb 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
New date Wednesday, February 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Redmond Library
Beginner-level adult D&D club
Lupita McClanahan: Walking in Beauty of Difficult Times
Wed, Feb 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Learn about Canyon de Chelly and the traditional Diné way of life.
Pop-Up Exhibits with the Children's Museum of Central Oregon - Know Waves
Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 3
Explore pop-up exhibits to learn more about waves!
Quiet Writing Time - Write Here
Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Sisters Library - Meeting Room
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
The Library Book Club
Thu, Feb 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Redmond Library - Meeting Room
Discuss Table for Two by by Amor Towles.
Technology Troubleshooting / Ayuda Tecnológica
Thu, Feb 05, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Bend Library - Meeting Room 2 (Meyer)
Troubleshoot your technology problems 1:1 with library staff. Practique o busque ayuda con sus preguntas sobre tareas tecnológicas básicas. La ayuda está disponible en inglés o español.
Dungeons & Kittens
Thu, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
La Pine Library - Meeting Room
Join the meowgic with this tabletop role-playing game!
Sensory-Friendly Winter
Thu, Feb 05, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Redmond Library - Community 1
Celebrate the Winter Season with sensory-friendly activities.
Beyond the Binary: Online Queer Teen Book Club
Thu, Feb 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join via Zoom
Discuss Homebody by Theo Parish
Olas de expresión en Ingles y Español - Know Waves
Thu, Feb 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
almadorada
Café y conversación sobre Bad Bunny.
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